Charlbury — Woodstock (West Oxfordshire)

Chawoo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

135m

Descent

142m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Charlbury and Woodstock (West Oxfordshire).

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Charlbury and Woodstock (West Oxfordshire).

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 7

Surveys

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Maybe present Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

2.0% of the route is on roads (1)

2.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

5.0% of the route is paved (1)

50.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

2.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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3X July 2022 by Berkshire Walker
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Geography information system (GIS) data

Total length

Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Charlbury
Grid Ref SP3567019427
Lat / Lon 51.87229° / -1.48329°
Easting / Northing 435,670E / 219,427N
What3Words unscathed.pink.storm
Woodstock (West Oxfordshire)
Grid Ref SP4444516745
Lat / Lon 51.84755° / -1.35618°
Easting / Northing 444,445E / 216,745N
What3Words cascade.truffles.singer

Chawoo One's land is

Arable 40.7%
Pasture 22.1%
Urban 37.1%
Water 0.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Berkshire Walker

09 Jul 2022 Summer
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An excellent route through beautiful Cotswold countryside (photo 2), historic villages, and Blenheim Park mostly following the Oxfordshire Way. Only access issues are gates and steps (Stonesfield Steps, photo 1) into and within Blenheim Park. Currently (July 2022) a small diversion over the Grand Bridge due to lake dredging at Blenheim, but this affords even better views of the Palace and Park! There are no refreshments mid route but plenty of pubs/cafes in Charlbury and Woodstock.

Ts93

04 May 2021 Spring
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Fantastic route, walked on a sunny May bank holiday weekend. Started in Woodstock, had a well earned pint at Charlbury, and then walked back again. Plenty of birds on display, including red kite, goldfinch, skylark, mistle thrush, and recently returned swallows. Several hares spotted on a field on the approach to Stonesfield, and another bounded out of a hedgerow onto the path less than a metre away from us! Hardly any road walking, all well maintained paths, and easy underfoot.

Beng

02 May 2021 Spring
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This is a beautiful route mostly on footpaths and tracks. A lot of it follows the Oxfordshire Way and is well signposted. There are lovely views across Wychwood forest and lots of bird life (red
kites and skylarks.) The last section runs through Blenheim Palace grounds. There are steep steps to get over the wall but you don't have to pay to enter.

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